Thesis

The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Develop Written Production Skills in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) among Newly Arrived Allophone Secondary School Students (EANA) in France

Under the direction of Anne Sardier and Ciara R. Wigham 


 

Abstract

This research project falls within the fields of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) didactics and educational technology. It aims to investigate the pedagogical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing the written production skills of newly arrived allophone students in French secondary education.

In the context of the digital transformation of education, AI tools such as ChatGPT, QuillBot and LanguageTool offer opportunities to support learners in writing activities.

This study seeks to examine the extent to which the pedagogical integration of these interactive tools can foster the development of allophone students’ writing skills, particularly in terms of vocabulary, spelling, grammar, text organization and structure, as well as learner autonomy.

The research will be based on a pedagogical experiment conducted with allophone students within the French education system, in order to analyse their use of AI tools and their impact on the acquisition of written production skills.

Scientific Positioning
Research operation

Forthcoming

Research program

Forthcoming

Background
Academic background 
  • 2019 : Master's Degree in Foreign Language Didactics (Mouloud Mammeri University, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria)
  • 2017 : Bachelor's Degree in French Language (Mouloud Mammeri University, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria)
Professional background
  • Since 2019 : French Language Teacher at Secondary School (Krim Belkacem Secondary School (2019-2023), Hamel Lamara Secondary School (2023-2024), Abane Ramdane Secondary School (depuis 2024), Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria)
  • 2021-2024 : French Language Instructor at University (Mouloud Mammeri University, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria)
  • 2020-2022 : French Language Teacher - Educational Remediation (Phore Niepce Language School, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria)
  • Depuis 2024 : Digital Marketing Trainer (Freelance, Canalearn plus)
  • Depuis 2020 : Digital Marketing and Community Manager (Freelance, Amazing agency)
  • Depuis 2020 : Graphic Designer (Freelance, Amazing agency)